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APPENDIX – I
ACHIEVEMENT TEST IN SOCIAL STUDIES
Personal Details
1. Name of the student :
2. Name of the School :
3. Standard & Division :
4. Gender :
5. Age :
Dear Student,
I am a Research Scholar in the Regional Institute of Education, Mysore. As
a part of my study I have prepared an achievement test. Hence I kindly request
your co-operation with me and give your answers sincerely for the following
questions.
I assure you that your responses are strictly for the purpose of my studies
and will not be disclosed to any one.
Yours sincerely
Chackko C.J.
Instructions
1. Read the instructions of every section and of each question carefully.

2. I. Put a tick mark for the right answers of ‘multiple choice questions’.
II. Fill the right answer for the ‘Fill in the blank questions’.
III. Match the right answer from the other columns and write it in the table
given for the ‘Match the following’ type questions.
IV. Write brief answers for ‘Short answer Questions’
V. Locate the places by marking a ‘*’ sign in the map.
3. If you are not able to understand any question, word meaning ask freely for the
clarification.
4. Answer every item. Don’t skip any item.
5. Now you can start.
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ACHIEVEMENT TEST IN SOCIAL STUDIES (ATSS)
Std-VI
Marks-120
Time-2 hours
Part-A
I. Identify the appropriate answer and put a tick mark in the bracket given.
(1) From the list given below tick the raw materials used in industry.
1. Mango ( ) 2. School bag ( ) 3. Furniture ( )
4. Wood ( ) 5. Coconut ( ) 6. Softwood ( )
(2) Which District of Kerala is well known for coir industry?

1. Thiruvanathapuram ( ) 2. Kollam ( )
3. Alappuzha ( ) 4. Pathanamthitta ( )
(3) What can be done to improve the wealth of our nation? A list of
suggestions is given below. Put a tick mark for the right answers.
1. Improve the quality of the products of our country ( )
2. Use Luxurious things in our day today life ( )
3. Use things that are produced in our own country ( )
4. Reduce the use of imported products ( )
5. Use low quality items ( )
6. Reduce exportation of goods ( )
(4) Identify the reasons for the growth of the nuclear family from the list given
below.
1. Shift of residence for occupation. ( )
2. Self-sufficiency ( )
3. Untouchability ( )
4. Partition of the land ( )
(5) Ramu bought a packet of rice powder. On the packet it was marked as
1 kg. When he returned home he found that it contained only 500gms. The
owner of the shop had already received the price for 1 Kg. Where should
he complain about this problem?
1. Civil court ( )
2. Police station ( )
3. Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum ( )
4. Any court ( )
(6) “All the adults in the in a country are allowed to vote”. It means:-
1. Fundamental Right of Individual ( )
2. Directive principal of Individual ( )
3. Duty of the individual ( )
4. Universal adult franchise ( )
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II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words
(7) Wood is raw material for various industries. List down two industries,
where wood is used as raw material.
1.____________________
2.____________________
(8) A List of Agro industries are given below. Write down the related
agriculture used for these industries in the given space.
Agro Industry Agriculture
1. Coir ___________________
2. Tyre ___________________
3. Cotton cloth ___________________
4. Jam ___________________
(9) The meaning of various sectors is given below. Give the name of the sector
in the given space.
1. Both individual and government jointly invest money in

the_______________ sector.
2. A committee elected by its share holders administers in
the_____________ sector.
3. Money invested by the government is _________________
sector.
4. Money invested by the individual is ___________________
sector.
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III. Match the following
(10) From the column ‘A’, find out the correct answer from the column ‘B’ and
write it in the table ‘Y’.
A B
1. Central Cabinet New Delhi
2. Electoral College Consumer dispute redressal law
3. Democracy Prime Minister
4. Supreme court Local self administrative bodies
5. Laws regarding business President of India
6. Registration of birth & death Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
Table- Y
A B
1. Central Cabinet
2. Electoral College
3. Democracy
4. Supreme court
5. Laws regarding business
6. Registration of birth & death
(11) From the given table find out the correct answer of ‘A’ column from the
columns ‘B’ and ‘C’. Write down the answers in the Table-2.
Table-1
A B C
Office Officers Examples of functions
1. Village office Manager Law and order
2. Banks Post Master Accepts land Tax
3. Police Station Village officer Grants loans
4. Post office Sub-Inspector of Police Receives & delivers letters
Table-2
A B C
Office Officers Examples of functions
1. Village office
2. Banks
3. Police Station
4. Post office
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Part-B
IV. Short answer type Questions

(12) (a) Below are given a list of pictures of agricultural implements/machines.
Identify those that were used in olden times and those that are used
now. Put the number in the correct column of the given table.
(1) (2)
(3) (4)
Implements/machines used in Implements/machines

olden times used now
(b) Give names to the implements/machines in the table given.
Names of the Implements/machines

1. 2. 3. 4.
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(13) The pictures given below are examples for the agricultural crops. Name the
agricultural crop and to which category (Fruits/Plantation crops/Cereals/
Spices) it belongs. Write the answers in the given table.
(1) (2) (3)
(4) (5) (6)

Name of the Crop Fruits/Plantation crops/Cereals/Spices
1.
2.
3
4.
5.
6.
(14) (a) In which states of India wheat is mainly cultivated? Identify the correct
states and put a tick mark in the space given.
1. Uttar Pradesh ( ) 2. Karnataka ( )
3. Punjab ( ) 4. Kashmir ( )
4. Assam ( ) 5. Hariyana ( )
(b) Why wheat are not cultivated abundantly in Kerala?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
(15) A list of agricultural crops is given below. Prepare a table with column
headings on your own and classify the given agricultural crops under
different headings.
(a) Paddy, (b) Cashew nut, (c) Cardamom,
(d) Apple, (e) Orange, (f) Mango,
(g) Ginger, (h) Pepper, (i) Tea,
(j) Rubber, (k) Wheat, (l) Beans
Cereals Plantation crops Spices Fruits
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(16) The important crops of Punjab and Hariyana is wheat; Gujarat and
Maharastra is coffee; and Andra Pradesh and Kerala is paddy. Different
parts of India have different types of crops. From this we can conclude that
there are certain factors that determine the cultivation of crops. List down
at least four factors that determine the cultivation of crops.
Factors that determine the cultivation of agricultural crops
1.
2.
3.
4.
(17) There was a seminar in the town hall regarding the topic ‘Agricultural
changes in Kerala’. Abdul could not attend the function. So he decided to
conduct an interview with a farmer. List six questions for the interview
with the farmer.
Questions for Interview
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
(18) The list below includes items of renewable and non-renewable sources of
energy.
Classify them in the given table.
1. Wind Power 2. Coal 3. Thermal Power
4. Petrol 5. Bio gas 6. Kerosene
Renewable sources of energy Non-renewable sources of energy
(19) “Electricity is precious. Don’t waste it” This is a warning of electricity

board to prevent Kerala from darkness. So we should be aware of the value
of electricity in our day today life. Write at least four occasions of misusing
electricity in our day today life.
Occasions of misusing Electricity
1.
2.
3.
4.
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(20) Solar equipments are common now. List down at least four benefits of
using solar equipments.
Benefits of using solar equipments
1.
2.
3.
4.
(21) We have seen big trailers carrying goods from one part to other part of the
country. There are road, rail, water and air transportations also for the
transportation of goods. Write down one advantage and one limitation for
four types of transportation facilities in the following table.
Advantages Limitations
Road Transportation
Rail Transportation
Water Transportation
Air Transportation
(22) Seema collected the names of various banks. They are listed below. Help
her to classify the banks in the given table-B.
(a) Canara Bank, (b) Dhanalaksmi Bank, (c) State
Co-operative Bank, (d) Union Bank of India, (e) Kerala
state agro village developmental bank, (f) Catholic Syrian
bank
Table-B
Nationalised Banks Private Banks Co-operative Bank
(23) The picture below shows the dangers of electricity if not handled carefully.
So we should be careful enough to handle with electricity. Write down in
the following table at least four precautions that you take to handle with
electricity.
Precautions to be taken in dealing with Electricity

1.
2.
3.
4.
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(24) Various industries and raw materials needed for those industries are given
in the Table-A. Find out the pairs and write in the table-B.
Table-A Table-B
Industry Raw Material
(a) Tyre, (b) Coir,(c) Fruits,

(d) Coconut, (e) Iron,
(f) Jam, (g) News Paper,
(h) Bamboo,(i) Agricultural
Implements, (j) Rubber
(25) “Mumbai is considered as the industrial capital of India” What are the
reasons for this status? Write two reasons in the given table.
Reasons
1.
2.
(26) (a) Labourers are central pillar of industry. But they face many problems in
the industrial set up. List down at least four problems faced by the
labourers.
1._____________________________________________________________
2._____________________________________________________________
3._____________________________________________________________
4._____________________________________________________________
(b) Put forward four suggestions to solve those problems of labourers,

which you have listed above.
1._____________________________________________________________
2._____________________________________________________________
3._____________________________________________________________
4._____________________________________________________________
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(27) There was a debate in the school regarding the topic “Influence and effect
of advertisements in the society”. Some argued that advertisements are
needed for progress of industry. Some others argued that advertisements
are misleading and cheating the people. Based on the debate, list down
three merits and three demerits of advertisement in the given table.
Merits of Advertisement
1.
2.
3.
Demerits of Advertisement
1.
2.
3.
(28) A list of industries are given below. Classify them into Small, Medium and
Large scale industries in the given table-B.
(a) Candles, (b) Textiles, (c) Heavy machine,
(d) Ship, (e) Television, (f) Match-sticks
Table-B
Small scale Medium scale Large scale
industries industries industries
1.
2.
(29) Observe the table of India’s foreign trade of 1999 and answer the following
questions in the space given.
Month/Year Import Export Trade Deficit
March 1999 14,414 15,185 771
April 1999 11,431 13,655 2,224
May 1999 11,163 15,051 3,888
June 1999 11,247 15,705 4,458
1. Which month of 1999 has more export?
2. Which month has less import?
3. How to calculate trade Deficit?
1.__________________________
2.__________________________
3.__________________________
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(30) List down two advantages of both Public and Private sectors in the given
space.
Public Sector
Advantages
1.___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
2.___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Private Sector
Advantages
1.___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
2.___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
(31) (a) According to the nature of goods air, water, road and rail transportation
is preferred. Write two examples for goods that are transported by
aeroplane.
1.____________________ 2. _________________________
(b) Why some goods are not transported through ships?

___________________________________________________________
(32) Pictures given below are examples for public and private sectors. Classify
them as public and private sectors and put the number in the given space.
Write two more examples for each category in the given table.
1 2 3 4
Public Sectors ____________________
Private Sectors ____________________
Public sector Private Sector

1. 1.
2. 2.
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(33) India is a country with various diversities. Write at least four diversities
seen in India.
Diversities seen in India
1.
2.
3.
4.
(34) The pictures given below symbolises unity. India is one nation even though
there are various types of diversities. Suggest at least four ways to promote
unity in India.
Ways to promote unity in India

1.
2.
3.
4.
(35) World is a big family. We are members of this big family. Being a member
of the world family, point out four ways to promote international
understanding?
Ways to promote International Understanding
1.
2.
3.
4.
(36) Look at the picture of our ‘Father of the Nation’, Mahatma Gandhi. He
showed the way of peace and non-violence. But now we observe violence
and terrorism in many parts of India. List four suggestions to abolish
terrorism from our country.
Suggestions to abolish terrorism from our country

1.
2
3.
4.
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(37) A List of functions of Legislative, Executive and Judiciary of the
government are given in the table. Which branch of government
(Legislative/Executive/Judiciary) performs the following functions? Write
the answer in the space given.
Functions Branch of Government

1. Construction of subway in the cities are
progressing.
2. The bail petition of Mr. Rajan was
rejected.
3. Relief Department is formed.
4. Patent bill is passed.
5. Veerappan was caught by the police.
6. Appeal of a culprit was rejected
(38) A Flow chart of Indian parliamentary system is given below. Complete the
columns of the flow chart.
Indian Parliamentary System
(39) A List of various offices and its corresponding officers are given in a
disordered manner. Find out the pairs and write down in the given table.
1. Taluk office 2. Post office 3. Tahsildar

4. Bank 5. Primary health centre 6. Manager
7. Medical officer 8. Post master
Offices Officers
1.
2.
3.
4.
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(40) Hierarchical order of state Government is given below. Give name to the
each step and write in the space given.
4.
3.
2.
1.
(41) There are number of political parties in India. Name at least six political
parties in India in the given table.
Political Parties in India
1. 4.
2. 5.
3. 6.
(42) Look at the picture of our Hon’ble Chief Minister. Every chief minister in
India has various duties to perform for the smooth functioning of the state.
Write at least four duties of chief minister?
Duties of Chief Minister

1.
2.
3.
4.
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(43) Look at the picture of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Prime minister is the executive head of our country. Write down at least
four duties of Prime Minister of India.
Duties of Prime Minister

1.
2.
3.
4.
(44) Different stages of election process of India are listed below. But they are
not listed in order. Arrange them in a sequential order in the given table.
1. Voting
2. Election notification
3. Submission of the list of elected to the President or the Governor
4. Declaration of final list of Candidates
5. Submission of nomination
6. Scrutiny
7. Counting of votes & declaration of results
8. Withdrawal of nomination
9. Allocation of symbols
Stages of election process in India

1. Election notification
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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(45) Functions of various levels of government is given below. Identify which
level of the government (Local-L, State-S, Central-C) these functions
belong to? Place tick mark against the level you consider is correct.
Statements L S C
1. The decision of the Indian Government to maintain peaceful
relations with Pakistan
2. The decision to introduce Grading system in Kerala.
3. Introduction of two train connections between Jammu and
Bhopal.
4. The decision to locate a common well in a particular area of
the village.
5. The decision of the Haryana government to provide free
electricity for all farmers
6. Decision to construct a children’s park in Wadakanchery.
(46) Write at least four ways in which people participate in the process of
government?
Ways of participating in the process of government
1.
2.
3.
4.
(47) What are the functions of Gram Panchayath? Write at least two functions in
the table given.
Functions of Gram Panchayath
1.
2.
(48) (a) Below are given a list of agricultural crops. Find out the agricultural
crops which are mainly cultivated in Kerala and place a tick mark in the
bracket provided.
1. Cotton ( )
2. Barley ( )
3. Tapioca ( )
4. Sugarcane ( )
5. Cashew nut ( )
6. Tea ( )
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(b) Locate the districts where those agricultural crops, which you have
identified, are mainly cultivated in the given map of Kerala. Locate
only one district for each crop. Put a ‘*’ mark in the appropriate district
in the Map.
(49) (a) Names of various industries are given below. Identify the important
industries that are found in Kerala? Put a tick mark for the correct
answers in the space given below.
1. Textile industry ( )
2. Cement industry ( )
3. Rubber industry ( )
4. Sugar industry ( )
5. Ship building industries ( )
6. Iron and steel industries ( )
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(b) Locate in the map of Kerala, those industries you marked above are
situated. (Locate any one district for each industry). Put a ‘*’ mark in
the appropriate district in the given map of Kerala.
V. Locate the Places

(50) Locate any four states, which have Iron and steel industries in the given
map of India. Put a ‘*’ mark in the located states.
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APPENDIX – II
SCORING KEY OF
ACHIEVEMENT TEST IN SOCIAL STUDIES (ATSS)
Question
Answer Marks
No.
1. 1.4.5.6 2
2 3 .5
3 1,3,4 1.5
4 1,2,4 1.5
5 3 .5
6 4 .5
7 Safety matches, furniture etc. 1
8 Coconut tree, Rubber, Cotton, Fruits 2
9 Joint, Co-operative, Public, Private 2
10 1-3,2-5,3-6,4-1,5-2,6-4 3
11 (1-3,2)(2-1,3)(3-4,1)(4-2,4) 4
12(a) (2,4) (1,3) 1
12(b) 1-Motor engine, 2-Thev Yantra, 3-Tractor, 2
4-Ploughing with Bullock
13 Tea-plantation crop, Rubber-Plantation crop, Grapes- Fruits, 3
Jack fruit-Fruits, Paddy-cereals, Pepper-spices
14(a) 1,3,5 1.5
14(b) Topography and type of soil are not conducive for cultivation 1
of wheat in Kerala.
15 (Cereals-a,k,l),(Plantation crops-b,i,j) (Spices-c,g,h) 3
(Fruits-d,e,f)
16 Water facilities, Fertility of soil, Use of fertilizers, Climate. 2
17 What are the main crops cultivated in Kerala? What are the 3
crops that ate cultivating at present? What were the crops
that were cultivated in the past? What are the reasons for the
change in the cultivation of crops? What are the agricultural
equipments used for ploughing? What were the modes of
irrigation facilities in the past?
18 (Renewable Souces-1,3,5) (Non- Renewable Souces-2,4,6) 3
19 Using ordinary bulbs instead of CF lamps, Use of light in the 2
day time, Over use of electric heater, Switch on the electric
appliances when not in use
20 No atmosphere pollution, The scarcity of fuel can be solved 2
through it, Save money. Less maintenance
21 Road transportation-Less expensive,(A)Takes time(L) 4
Rail transportation-More safe (A) Big cargos cannot be
transported(L)
Water transportation-Big cargos can be
transported(A)Difficult to reach all countries(L)
Air transportation-High speed (A) Expensive(L)
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Question
Answer Marks
No.
22 (Nationalised banks-a,d) (Private Banks-b,f) 1.5
(Co-operative Bank-c,e)
23 Use sandal, Use safe wires, Off the electric equipments after 2
use, Don’t touch electric post and machines
24 (a-j) (b-d) (f-c) (g-h) (i-e) 2.5
25 Mumbai is near the sea and transportation is easy, Compared 2
to other places there are various industries in Mumbai.
26(a) Low salary, Ill treatments, Lack of healthy surroundings, 2
Over work load
26(b) Provide enough salary, First aid facilities should be 2
available, Labour association should have power, There
should be rules to protect the rights of labourers
27 Merits- (To know various products, To know the quality of 3
items, To select the branded items)
Demerits-(Advertisements sometimes cheats the people,
Creates confusion among the customers, Quality cannot be
ensured)
28 Small scale industries-(a,f), Medium scale industries-(b,e), 3
Large scale industries-(c,d)
29 1-June, 2-May, 3-Import-export is called Trade deficit 3
30 Public sector-Treat people equally, We can trust public 2
sector
Private sector-High chance for free interference in industry,
We can start new industries of our own
31(a) Life saving medicines, Flowers 1
31 (b) Ships takes long times and some goods may be damaged 1
32 Public sector-3,4, Private sector-1,2 3
(Public sector-K.S.R.T.C, Indian railways) (Private sector-
Hero Honda, Pepsi company)
33 Different languages, different customs, different religions, 2
different festivals
34 Create felling of oneness, Develop co-operation between 2
states, Promote secularism, Respect judiciary
35 Celebration of U.N day, Help other countries in necessity, 2
International trade, Have pen friends in other countries
36 Solve interstate problems, Maintain peace with other 2
countries, Have laws and actions to punish terrorists, Give
awareness about the after effects of terrorist activities
37 (3,4-Legislative) (1,5-Executive) (2,6-Judiciary) 3
38 President of India, Lok sabha, Raj sabha 1.5
39 1-3, 2-8, 4-6, 5-7 4
40 1-Election, 2-Legislative assembly, 3-Cabinet, 4-Governor 2
41 B.J.P, Congress, Janatha Dal, D.M.K, C.P.M, Muslim 3
League
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Question
Answer Marks
No.
42 Conduct cabinet meetings, Represent the state, Execute the 2
policies taken in the legislative, coordinate all the
departments
43 Lead the cabinet, Coordinate states, Execute the policies, 2
Ensure the law and order in the country
44 5,6,8,4,9,1,7,3 4
45 1-C,2-S,3-C,4-L,5-S,6-L 3
46 Voting, Involving social service programmes, Helping to 2
identify the culprits, Participating in the census of the
country
47 Construct and maintain water resources, Levying and 2
collecting local taxes
48(a) 3,5,6 1.5
48(b) Tapioca (Thiruvanandapuram), Cashew nut (Malapuram), 3
Tea (Wayanad)
49 (a) 1,3,5 1.5
49(b) Textile industry (Thiruvanandapuram), Rubber industry 1.5
(Kottayam), Ship building industry (Ernakulam, Cochi)
50 Rajastan, Andra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab 2
Total 120
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APPENDIX – III
CRITICAL THINKING ABILITY TEST
Personal Details
4. Gender :
5. Age :
Dear Student,
I am a Research Scholar in the Regional Institute of Education, Mysore. As
a part of my study I have prepared a Critical Thinking Ability Test. Hence I kindly
request your co-operation with me and give your answers sincerely for the
following questions.
Yours sincerely
Chackko C.J.
Instructions
1. Read the instructions of each question carefully.
2. If you are not able to understand any question, word meaning ask freely for the
clarification.
4. Now you can start.
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CRITICAL THINKING ABILITY TEST (CTAT)
Std-VI
Marks-90
Time-1 4/5 hours
(1) A passage followed by several conclusions is given below. If you think that
the proposed conclusions follows from the passage, then put a tick mark in the
column ‘F’- Conclusion Follows. If you think that the conclusions do not
follow from the paragraph, then put a tick mark in the column ‘DF’-
Conclusion does not follow.
(a) While Krishnan was returning to home after the school, he saw a boy with
same age level of him in the street selling the news paper throughout the
day. It was his job. Krishnan built friendship with him and his name was
Abdul. Abdul knows Hindi very well but Krishnan Knows English only.
Conclusion F DF
1. Language is not a hindrance for friendship
2. If two persons are from different religions it is difficult to have
friendship.
3. Abdul’s father died and that is why he is doing his father’s job.
4. Both are Indians.
5. There is inequality between Krishnan and Abdul
(b) If you were in the position of Krishnan what will be your behaviour?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(2) A passage followed by several conclusions is given below. If you think that
the proposed conclusions follows from the passage, then put a tick mark in
the column ‘F’- Conclusion Follows. If you think that the conclusions do not
follow from the paragraph, then put a tick mark in the column ‘DF’-
Conclusion does not follow.
(a) It is Jawaharlal Nehru who coined the phrase “Unity in Diversity”. In
his book “The Discovery of India” he says that Indian unity is not
imposed from outside but it is within our belief, customs……………..”
Conclusions F DF
1. Jawaharlal Nehru worked for the unity of India
2. Unifying factors are found in our culture itself
3. The term “Unity in Diversity” was popular before Jawaharlal
Nehru.
4. There are certain diversities found in India
(b) What can we do to foster the unity of India? Write at least two
suggestions.
1. ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
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(3) (a) Sarala collected information regarding rural people and urban people. She
prepared statements based on this information. Put a tick mark against the
statements you do not agree with.
Statements
1. Some of the villagers are forced to migrate to cities in search of
work.
2. City people can not be trusted, they are cunning and corrupt
3. People in the city are lazy
4. There are many positive aspects both in Rural and Urban people.
5. People in towns only care about money, not about people
(b) Why do you consider that those statements you marked are biased?
Write one reason for each biased statements.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(c) Put forward two examples of biased statements.
1.__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
(d) What should we do to avoid bias form from our thinking? Write at least
two suggestions.
1.__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
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(4) (a) A List of statements is given below. They represent gender differences
statements. You may or may not agree with them. Fill up the table that
follows according to the way you think and want girls and boys to be and
provide your reasons also. Put a tick mark to the statements, which are
appropriate to boys and girls.
Statements Boys Girls
1. They are polite in speaking •
2. They are naughty •
3. They don’t cry •
4. They are good in tailoring •
5. They are good in sports •
6. They are good at Dancing •
Statements Boys Girls Reason

1. They are polite in speaking
2. They are naughty
3. They don’t cry
4. They are good in tailoring
5. They are good in sports
6. They are good at dancing
(b) What are the problems in attributing stereotyped behaviours to boys and
girls? Write two problems.
1.__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
(c) What are the possibilities of reducing stereotype from our society? Write
two suggestions.
1.__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
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(5) Read the conversation between Mr. Rajan and Mr. Gopal.
Mr. Rajan: The Mentaly impaired students are to be taught in special

schools for more care and attention.
Mr. Gopal: I prefer that the Mentaly impaired students should study with
the regular students, thus they will be able to feel like ordinary
students.
Mr. Rajan: How can an ordinary teacher understand the problems of
Mentaly impaired students?
Mr. Gopal: It is possible. All teachers have to give training in special
education.
Mr. Rajan: Is it possible?
(a) What is the main point of discussion between Mr.Rajan and Mr.Gopal?
Put a tick mark in the space given.
1. Training given to teachers ( )
2. Mental life of the students in all categories ( )
3. Incorporation of special students into the ordinary schools. ( )
4. Role of mental education in school syllabus. ( )
(b) What are the arguments forwarded by Mr. Rajan and Mr. Gopal? Tick
the arguments which are forwarded by them.
1. In special schools more attention is given to Mentaly impaired
students. ( )
2. Ordinary school teachers are busy with their works ( )
3. Mentaly impaired students should attend the regular school
along with other regular students. ( )
4. Training is needed for all teachers in special education. ( )
5. Mentaly impaired students will not like to mingle with regular
students. ( )
(c) What is your opinion in this issue? Give two arguments for your
opinion
Your opinion______________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Argument 1.______________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Argument 2.______________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
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(6) Below is given a table showing the reservation of seats given to Scheduled
Castes (SC) and scheduled Tribes (ST) in various states and union territories.
What can you conclude from this table? Put a tick mark in the conclusions that
can be listed from the table.
1. Reservation is given based on the wealth of the state ( )

2. All the states have either SC or ST seats ( )
3. More than 20% seats are allotted to SC/ST ( )
4. All union territory places have only one seat each in the Parliament. ( )
(7) Read the passage carefully and mark the conclusion that can be taken from
this passage. Tick the correct conclusion in the given space.
“Bangalore: Twelve Christian prayer halls were attacked by pro-Hindu
groups in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Chikamangalur districts of
Karnataka on Sunday. One person was killed in the attack”. (Sep. 15, 2008-
Hindu News paper). There are other examples also in India where people
fight in the name of the religion.
1. There is no religious harmony in our country ( )
2. One person was killed in the attack ( )
3. Christian prayer halls were attacked ( )
4. Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Chikamanglur districts are involved in
anti-social activities. ( )
(8) Read the news carefully and what do you conclude from this news. Put a tick
against the correct answer in the given space.
“Agriculture, which was earlier considered a provider of food for the
hungry, has got transformed into agro-business………..but agriculture
system should be close to nature as far as possible” (Oct. 2, 2008 Hindu
News paper)
1. Agriculture is for food purpose ( )
2. Agriculture has become business, but should be close to ( )
nature.
3. Agriculture cultivation is not close to nature now. ( )
4. Agro-business is better than industrial business. ( )
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(9) Read the news carefully and mark the main idea of this news in the space given
below against the statements.
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar is considered as the father of the Indian
Constitution and is also the best known leader of the Dalits. He fought for
the rights of the Dalit community. He was born into the Mahar caste, which
was considered untouchable. The Mahar were poor, owned no land and
children born to them also had to do the same work of their parents. They
lived in spaces outside the main village and were not allowed into the
village.
1. Evils of Caste system ( )
2. Contribution of Dr.Bhim Rao Ambedkar in the Constitution ( )
3. The occupation of Mahar caste people ( )
4. Village life of the Mahar caste people ( )
(10) Read this passage carefully.

India’s first independence war was held in 1857. British people call it as a
‘Sepoy Mutiny’. Later the formation of Indian National Congress in the
year 1885 at Mumbai is important event in the history of India’s freedom
struggle. Quit India struggle, which started in the year 1942, was a protest
against British people. In 1930 Gandhiji conducted Dandi march and
violated the salt law introduced by British authorities.
(a) Which of the following time line titles would be best?
1. Various events in the history of India’s freedom struggle ( )
2. Gandhiji’s role in India’s freedom struggle ( )
3. India and British colonialism ( )
4. India in 19th century ( )
(b) Prepare a time line based on the information given above.

Years Events
1.
2.
3.
4.
(11) Read the following paragraph and list the cause and effect from this
paragraph.
“Life at the time of our grand father was not that much advanced compared
to today. They were using “Thevu kutta” for irrigation purpose in
agriculture. But due to the modern technologies a lot of changes occurred
in the field of agriculture. Now we use tractors and other modern machine
equipments for agricultural purpose”.
1. Cause
2. Effect
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(12) Read the passage given below carefully and identify which statement is
generalization.
“Lycurgus was a law maker who lived in the 9th century B.C. He had the
authority to train boys of Sparta. He did not give sandals to them, taught
them to live with barefoot. Little food was given to them, to prepare them to
live with empty stomach. It is clear that the aim of this type of education was
to make them good soldiers”.
(a) Which sentence is the generalisation?
1. The first sentence ( )
2. The second sentence ( )
3. Third sentence ( )
4. The last sentence ( )
(b) How could you test the generalization is valid (true)?
1. By comparing this information with the training of soldiers
today. ( )
2. By checking an encyclopaedia for information about Sparta’s
Government. ( )
3. By reading the biography of Lycurgus. ( )
4. By checking other sources of Sparten education to see whether
its other aspects were also related to military training. ( )
(13) Read the passage carefully and identify the fact and Opinion. (F-Fact,
O-Opinion, F&O-Fact and Opinion) Put a tick mark in the correct column.
“The Pyramid at Giza were built during the Old kingdom period. They
were made of limestone blocks. To build the pyramids, thousands of
labourers worked under unfair, brutal conditions. However, the pyramids
should be admired as the greatest wonder of the ancient world”.
Facts and Opinions F O F&O

1. The Pyramid at Giza were built during the old kingdom period
2. Pyramids were made of limestone blocks.
3. To build the pyramids, thousands of labourers worked under
unfair, brutal conditions.
4. The pyramids should be admired as the greatest wonder of the
ancient world.
(14) Read the features of Northern and Southern India. Compare and contrast
those features and write it in the given table. (N.I-North India, S.I-South
India, N.I&S.I- Both North India and South India) Put a tick mark in the
appropriate column.
Features N.I S.I N.I&S.I

1. People are of mixed Aryan race
2. People speak Dravidian languages like Tamil
Malayalam, Kannada etc.
3. Union territories are in
4. The Ramayana and Mahabharata events took place in
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(15) Read the passage carefully.
“In the early days not everyone had the right to vote. Vote was restricted to
people with large property holdings. Farmers, labourers and women had no
voting rights. Women in Britain had no voting right before 1928. Japanese
women had to wait till 1945 to win similar rights”.
How can you best evaluate that this is an accurate description of the history
of voting? Put a tick mark in the right answer.
1. By referring to the text book where they are given ( )
2. By asking to parents ( )
3. By checking other authoritative book that gives the description
of the history of voting. ( )
4. By asking the Panchayath president of my locality. ( )
(16) Read the passage carefully

Abdul Karim lives in Kasarkode District, Kerala. He is a farmer and he
loves nature. He received the “Environmental Award” from Sahara,
“India Pariwar” in 1998, “The environmental award” from Kerala Forest
Research Institute in Peechi and “P.V. Thampi environmental award”, as
the result of his work in the field of environment. He will be able to take
fruitful classes through out India.
(a) What is the main topic or issue that is discussed here?

1. Various types of awards in the agricultural field ( )
2. Protection of environment ( )
3. Life of a farmer ( )
4. The dignity of the state Kerala ( )
(b) Which of the following statement of the passage is an opinion?

1. Abul Karim lives in Kasarhode District, Kerala ( )
2. He is a farmer and he loves nature. ( )
3. He received the “Environmental Award” from Sahara, “India
Pariwar” in 1998, “The environmental award” from Kerala Forest
Research Institute in Peechi and “P.V. Thampi environmental
award”, as the result of his work in the field of environment ( )
4. He will be able to take fruitful classes through out India. ( )
(c) Which information most helps to explain Abdul Karim is an

“Environmentalist”?
1. He got various awards ( )
2. He is a farmer ( )
3. He loves nature ( )
4. He take fruitful classes in the field of environment ( )
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Government authorities decided to build a huge shopping complex in the
city. For this purpose they have to cut number of trees. Many people
protested against it and put forward their opinions that it affects
environment, it leads to lack of parking place etc. Many were in favour of
the decision of the government and were the opinion that it will lead to
the progress of city, availability of goods etc. Later government decided
to change the location of the shopping complex.
(a) Identify the problem from the given passage.
(b) List the options of the issue.
1.
2.
(c) What are the positive and negative elements of options?
Option 1
Positive Negative
Option 2
Positive Negative
(d) What was the decision at last?
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(18) Read the passage and write the answer for the following questions
There was lot of dry leaves in the school ground. These wastes affect
school cleanliness. The school authorities planned to burn the waste. But
some members of the school objected to it saying, it will pollute the air.
They said that waste could be dumped outside the school compound. Some
others said that a pit may be dig and the waste could be dumped into it and
a compost pit may be made which can be used as manure to the plants.
(a) Identify the problem
(b) Determine the impact
(c) Identify the solutions

Solutions
1.
2.
3.
(d) Choose most effective solution with reason
(19) Read the question and identify the strong and weak arguments in it.
(S- strong, W-weak) Put a tick mark in the given space in the table.
Is it preferable to start new industry in the city, which is overcrowded and
polluted?
Arguments S W
1. We should not prefer to start new industry if it affects the
environment negatively.
2. We should not prefer it, because it take lot of space in the city
3. We should not prefer it because it is against simple living
(20) Examples for various sectors (Public, Private, Joint, Co-operative) are given
below. From this identify the Joint sector and reason for selecting the answer
and give reason for not selecting other three options.
1. B.S.N.L ( )
2. K.S.R.T.C ( )
3. Milma ( )
4. TATA ( )
Why correct? ______________________________________________________

Why wrong? ______________________________________________________
Why wrong? ______________________________________________________
Why wrong? ______________________________________________________
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“Mangrove forests are found abundantly on the banks of rivers. In the
name of industry and development people destroy mangrove forests.
Mangrove forests provide conditions suitable for the breeding of certain
species of fish.”
Put a tick against the statement that clears the meaning of the above
passage.
1. Mangrove forests also give shade for human beings ( )

2. Mangrove forests have to be protected ( )
3. Industrial development should be given importance ( )
4. Mangrove forests are different from ordinary forests ( )

“Indus valley civilization originated near by Indus and they used
pictographic script. Near the river Nile Egyptian civilization developed and
they used Hieroglyphics script. Cuneiform was the script of people of
Mesopotamian civilization and it was developed near Euphrates-Tigris
rivers”.
Which is the right classification of the above passage? Put a tick
mark in the space given.
1. Indus valley civilization, Mesopotamian civilization, Hieroglyphics ( )

2. Cuneiform script, Hieroglyphics, Euphrates-Tigris ( )
3. Indus valley civilization, Mesopotamian civilization, Egyptian
civilization ( )
4. Nile, Egyptian civilization, Hieroglyphics script ( )

“During the freedom struggle dalits, women, tribals and farmers fought not
only for freedom from foreign rulers but also for dignity and equality. For
example, women wanted to be educated like the men, dalits fought
permission to enter temples and farmers and tribals wanted to be free of the
control of the money lenders who charged high rate of interest”.
What are the evidences for inferring that dalits, women, triables and
farmers fought for dignity and equality? Put a tick mark in the statements
that shows evidences in the given space.
1. During the freedom struggle dalits, women, tribals and farmers

fought for freedom from foreign rulers. ( )
2. Women wanted to be educated like the men ( )
3. Dalits fought permission to enter temples ( )
4. tribals wanted to be free of the control of the money lenders
who charged high rate of interest. ( )
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Joel listed various ways of generating electricity as apart of his project-
from steam, wind, tides, bio-gas we can produce electricity. He also listed
solar power and Nuclear power sources of generating electricity. Teacher
was happy with the project of Joel. He is a good student in the class. Joel is
the leader of the class.
Various statements based on the above passage are given below.
Among these statements identify the statements that show the result of his
project.
1. Joel listed various ways of generating electricity ( )
2. From steam wind, tides, bio-gas we can produce electricity ( )
3. He also listed solar power and Nuclear power sources of
generating electricity. ( )
4. He is a good student in the class. ( )
5. Joel is the leader of the class ( )
(25) Read the newspaper cutting carefully.

“Poverty is the main reason for more children running away from
home……As scheduled casts and tribes, they face discrimination and this
also leads to their running away” (Vasudev Sharma, Children Welfare
committee Chairman, Aug. 20, 2008, Times of India)
Which statement clears the meaning of the above passage? Put a
tick mark in the space given.
1. Children are the wealth of our country ( )
2. Scheduled casts and Scheduled tribes are not treated properly. ( )
3. Lack of love& affection in families also leads to running away
behaviour of children. ( )
(26) (a) Ashoka was a king of Mauryan Empire. Some statements regarding Asoka
is given below. Put a tick mark against the statements you agree with.
Statements
1. Asoka was cruel king
2. Kalinga war was a turning point in his life
3. Before Kalinga war Asoka was not a believer of any religion
4. After Kalinga war Asoka did not give attention to the
administration of the empire.
(b) Why do you consider that statement you marked is only correct?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
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(27) Read the passage carefully
Vice president of India is the chairman of Rajya sabha and it is a permanent
house. The tenure (time limit) of the Lok Sabha is for 5 years and speaker
presides over meetings. Lok Sabha has total of 545 & 250 for Rajya sabha.
How can you classify the information given in the passage? Put a
tick mark in the correct classification in the space given.
1. Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha,Number of members ( )
2. Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha ( )
3. The tenure (time limit), Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha ( )
4. Chairman, Speaker ( )
(28) Read the Question and identify the strong and weak arguments in it.
“Should production of luxury goods be stopped in India?”
Arguments
1. No, Unemployment problem is already there, if productions of luxury
goods are stopped many people will loose their job.
2. Yes, if luxury goods are stopped there will be equality in the society.
Put a tick mark in the given space given below.
(a) Only 1st argument is strong ( )
nd
(b) Only 2 argument is strong ( )
(c) Both 1st &2nd arguments are strong ( )
(d) Both 1st & 2nd arguments are strong ( )

There was a hot discussion in the P.T.A. meeting regarding the
admission of two students who have AIDS. Some parents spoke not to
admit them because there is chance for other students also to infect and
it affects the status of the school. There were others who were in favour
of admitting them in school because they are also children like others
and if we not giving admission to them it affect their life. At last the
P.T.A decided to admit the two students in the school.
(a) Identify the problem from the given passage.
(b) List the options of the issue.

1.
2.
(c) What are the positive and negative elements of options?
Option 1
Positive Negative
Option 2
Positive Negative
(d) What was the decision at last?
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(30) Names of various states are given below. From this identify the state where
Ganga river flows. Write reason for selecting the answer and give reason for
not selecting other three options.
1. Tamil Nadu ( )
2. Karnataka ( )
3. Goa ( )
4. Uttar Pradesh ( )
Why correct? ______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Why other options are wrong? _________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
(31) (a) Statements regarding Developed and Under Developed countries are
given below. Put a tick mark against the statements you agree with.
Statements
1. All people in the Developed countries are rich
2. There is poverty in Underdeveloped countries compared to
Developed countries.
3. U.N.O. need not help the Developed countries
4. People of Developed countries are good in behaviour
(b) Why do you agree with the statement marked? Why you do not agree
with other statements which are not marked? Write one reason for each
statement.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
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(32) (a) Statements regarding students are given below. Put a tick mark against the
statements you agree with.
Statements
1. All students have their own abilities
2. Below average student is always an average student
3. Teachers like above average students only
4. Boys should be the leader of the class
5. Each child is special, so all students be treated equally.
(b) Why do you agree with the statements marked? Write one reason for each
statement.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

You heard news of election from your friend. The news is “Dates of
Parliament Election Declared. The election will be held in three stages.”
How can you best evaluate that this is accurate news? Put a tick mark in the
right answer.
1. By referring to the news paper ( )

2. By asking elders of your house ( )
3. By asking your intimate friends ( )
4. By believing the friend who told the news ( )
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APPENDIX – IV
SCORING KEY OF
CRITICAL THINKING ABILITY TEST (CTAT)
Question
Answer Marks
No.
1(a) 1-F, 2-DF, 3-DF, 4-F, 5-F 2.5
1(b) I will also make friendship with other students of any religion .5
2(a) 1-F,2-F,3-DF, 4-F 2
2(b) Conduct cultural exchange programmes, Organise National 1
level celebrations
3(a) 2,3,5 1.5
3(b) 2 is biased-There are number of sincere people in the city 1.5
3 is biased-There are hard working people in the city
5 is biased-There are people in the towns who cares others
3(c) All politicians are corrupt, Indian goods have no quality at all 1
3(d) Find out original source of information, Try to find the 1
goodness of others
4(a).1 (1-B,G)-Both are able to speak politely 1
4(a).2 (2-B,G)-Both may behave naughty sometimes 1
4(a).3 (3-B,G)-Both cry when there is a problem 1
4(a).4 (4-B,G)-Both are good in tailoring 1
4(a).5 (5-B,G)-Both are good in sports 1
4(a).6 (6-B,G)-Both are able to dance 1
4(b) Some of the abilities of students are suppressed through it, If 1
any person violates this notions society blames the individual
badly.
4(c) Equal opportunities should be given to both boys and girls in 1
various realms of life, Boys and girls should nurture their
abilities without considering the gender.
5(a) 3 .5
5(b) 1,3,4 1.5
5(c).1 Opinion – Mentaly impaired students should be treated 1
separately.
5(c).2 Arguments – It is not easy to give special training to all 1
teachers, Ordinary teacher will not be able to understand the
needs of mentaly impaired students
6 3,4 1
7 3 1
8 2 1
9 1 1
10(a) 1 1
10(b).1 1857-First independent war, 1
10(b).2 1885-Formation of Indian national congress, 1
10(b).3 1930-Dandi March, 1
10(b).4 1942-Quit India struggle 1
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Question
Answer Marks
No.
11 Cause-Modern technological developments 2
Effect-Tractor was introduced in agriculture
12(a) 4 1
12(b) 4 1
13 1-F,2-F,3-F&O,4-O 2
14 1-N.I,2-S.I,3-N.I & S.I,4-N.I 2
15 3 1
16(a) 2 1
16(b) 4 1
16(c) 3 1
17(a) Constructing a huge shopping complex by cutting trees 1
17(b) Stop building the shopping complex and protect the 1
environment,
Construct the shopping complex by cutting trees
17(c).1 Option 1 positive-Saving the environment/enough space for 1
parking
Option 1 Negative-Progress of the city is neglected/Lack of
availability of goods
17(c).2 Option 2 Positive-Progress of the city/Various types of goods 1
will be available
Option 2 Negative-Environment is polluted/Lack of parking
area for the vehicles
17(d) Location of shopping complex was shifted to another place 1
18(a) Leaf waste is accumulated in front of the school 1
18(b) School premise become dirty 1
18(c).1 Burn the leaf waste 1
18(c).2 Make composite pit 1
18(c).3 Dump the waste outside the school compound 1
18(d) Make a composite pit and put the waste there, so that it can be 1
used as manure to plants.
19.1 S 1
19.2 S 1
19.3 W 1
20.1 1 1
20.2 In BSNL there is both government and private involvement 1
20.3 KSRTC is purely a public sector 1
20.4 Milma is an example for co-operative sector 1
20.5 TATA is a private sector 1
21 2 1
22 3 1
23 2,3,4 3
24 2,3 2
25 3 1
26(a) 2 .5
26(b) 1,3,4-Biased statements 1
27 2 1
28 (a) 1
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Question
Answer Marks
No.
29(a) Admitting the two students with AIDS in the school 1
29(b).1 Do not admit the students having AIDS in the school 1
29(b).2 Admit the students having AIDS in the school 1
29(c).1 Option 1 Positive-Disease will not affect the other students 1
Option 1 Negative-Students having AIDS will not get a chance
to learn
29(c).2 Option 2 Positive-School can save the children having AIDS 1
Option 2 Negative-It may affect the status of the school
29 (d) Admission was given to the AIDS students in the school 1
30.1 4 1
30.2 Ganga river flows through Uttar Pradesh 1
30.3 1,2,3 are southern states and Ganga river dose not flow through 1
southern India
31(a) 2 .5
31(b).1 The second statement is a fact and other statements are biased. 1
31(b).2 1. There are poor people in the rich countries also 1.5
3. Even though Developed countries are rich, in some disasters
U.N.O should help them also
4. There are people who behave badly in Developed countries.
32(a) 1,5 1
32(b).1 Every student is unique with different abilities 1
32(b).2 Partiality in dealing with students is hindrance in their growth 1
33 1 1
Total 90
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APPENDIX – V
VALUE PREFERENCE SCALE
Personal Details
4. Gender :
5. Age :
Dear Student,
I am a Research Scholar in the Regional Institute of Education. As a part of
my study I have prepared a Value preference scale. Hence I kindly request your
co-operation with me and give responses sincerely for the following questions.
Yours sincerely
Chackko C.J.
Instructions
1. Read the situations of the every question with attention.

2. There are three answers at the end of each situation (a), (b), (c). Read them
and select one of them that you think is appropriate to you. Put a ‘tick mark’
against the answer you selected.
3. There is no right or wrong answer in it, tick the answer which is appropriate
to you.
4. Put a ‘tick mark’ only for one option.
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VALUE PREFERENCE SCALE (VPS)
Std-VI
Time-40 minutes
1. Sunitha’s house is next to a park. Every evening she goes to the park to play
with her friends. They enjoy the shade of the trees. One evening some strangers
came there and they got ready to cut trees. What should Sunitha do?
(a) The trees are not in her home’s backyard. They are in park. So she
should not interfere in the matter.
(b) Sunitha and her friends should stop those strangers from cutting the
trees; either they call other people in the park, or call their parents to
stop the strangers.
(c) What can little child Sunitha do? When other people in the park are not
giving attention to it, why should Sunitha react? She should continue
her play.
2. There is high level celebration for Aug.15 in the school. Sanu’s mother said,
“Today we shall go for shopping”. What should Sanu do?
(a) Sanu should go for shopping with his mother.
(b) Sanu should go to the school; otherwise he won’t get the attendance.
(c) Sanu should go to the school; it is his duty to celebrate Independence
Day.
3. Divya is going to the school. On the way, she saw an old man who could not see
properly and difficult to walk. He wants to cross the busy road. He was afraid
of the vehicles moving on the road. What should Divya do?
(a) Divya should go to school and she need not give attention to old man.
(b) Divya should help the old man to cross the road.
(c) Divya should ask the traffic policeman or others on the road to help the
old man.
4. Savitha was walking with her grandmother in the street. Grandmother showed
the trees planted by her in her childhood. Grandmother said, “Savitha, you also
should plant some trees for the preservation of our environment”. What should
she do?
(a) Savitha should not listen to Grandmother, because these trees have
become hurdles for the road expansion.
(b) Savitha should plant some trees as grandmother said.
(c) Savitha feels good about the deeds of grandmother, but do not plant
trees.
5. Nideesh saw his friend cleaning the bicycle with the cloth of National flag that
has been discarded after Independence Day. What should Nideesh do?
(a) Nideesh should go away without giving attention to it.
(b) Nideesh should help his friend to clean the bicycle; after all it is a piece
of cloth.
(c) Nideesh should stop his friend from cleaning the bicycle with National
flag.
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6. Jim was found very sad during lunchtime. Tom, his friend comes near him.
“Jim, why are you sad? Why aren’t you eating your lunch?” he asks. Jim does
not answer. He starts crying. What should Tom do?
(a) Tom should go away and have his lunch.
(b) Tom should sit with Jim, find out the reason for the sadness and make
him happy.
(c) Tom should call his other friends too. All of them should try to make
him happy.
7. Jaya’s father is a farmer and he uses more chemical fertilizers in the agricultural
field to produce more fruits. What should Jaya do?
(a) Jaya should agree with her father in using more chemical fertilizers in
the agricultural field.
(b) Jaya is aware of the fact that the use of more chemicals will destroy the
quality of the soil and speak about it to her father and encourage him
to use natural fertilizers.
(c) Jaya should ignore the situation.
8. There are students from various parts of India in one of the famous schools at
Delhi. Ramesh belongs to Kerala and there are other Kerala students also.
Teacher said to Ramesh to select students for the School Day entertainment
programmes. What should Ramesh do?
(a) Ramesh should select majority of Kerala students for the School Day
programmes.
(b) Ramesh should select his friends only.
(c) Ramesh should select able students irrespective of the states to which
they belong.
9. Imagine that you are going to school. While you are crossing the road full of
traffic, you see an old person on walking stick struggling to cross the road and
want some help. But you will be late to school if you try to help that person.
What will you do?
(a) I will help him to cross the road.
(b) I will ask someone else to help him and proceed to my school.
(c) Since I may get late to school, I will proceed. Someone will definitely
help him.
10. Thomas is travelling by a bus. He is hungry. He takes out the food packed by
his mother from the bag. He eats it along with a banana and an orange. He has
the empty plastic box, waste of fruits with him. He doesn’t know where to
throw them. What should he do?
(a) Thomas should put the empty plastic box, waste of fruits in a paper bag
and keep it with him and throw it in the dustbins kept in bus stand.
(b) Thomas should throw it under the seat.
(c) Thomas should throw it out of the window.
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11. On October 2nd Gandhi Jayanthi day, a film on ‘Gandhi’ is there in the
Television. There are other movies also in Television. Which one would you
prefer to see?
(a) I will watch Gandhi film, as I would like to know more about India’s
freedom movement.
(b) I will watch ‘Gandhi’ film for few minutes and watch other film
continuously.
(c) I would prefer to watch other films, as they are more entertaining,
Gandhi film is very serious one.
12. Children of class V got a new classmate. Her name was Juliana Minz. She had
come from Meghalaya. She had small slanting eyes and a strange hairstyle.
She could not speak English fluently. She was different from all of them.
What should they do?
(a) Children should not give attention to her, because she is from other
state.
(b) Children need not worry about her.
(c) Children should accept her as she is; learn from her about her state and
customs.
13. Imagine a small river near your house. There are some people who are
washing their clothes and animals in the water, and throwing unwanted things
into the river. What would you do in such situation?
(a) I would talk to people about keeping the river clean and stop them
from destroying it.
(b) I will not do anything, as it may be a regular practice of people living
in that area and it is not right to interfere with their lives.
(c) I will not do anything, as the dirt and the wastes thrown are carried
away by the running water.
14. Raju is happy because his parents give him enough freedom to play with
friends and pursue his hobbies. What should Raju do?
(a) Raju should give enough time for his studies and at the same time enjoy
with his friend by playing.
(b) Raju should spend whole time only by enjoying with his friends.
(c) Raju should spend more time on his studies.
15. If you are given an opportunity and freedom to celebrate cultural festivals in
your school, what kind of festivals will you celebrate?
(a) I will celebrate those festivals, which are celebrated in my house.
(b) I will celebrate all the festivals of India.
(c) I will celebrate only those festivals celebrated in my state.
16. Karim went to a shop for buying note books. The shopkeeper advises him to
buy note books which are not made of tree pulp. Which type of books should
Karim buy?
(a) Karim should buy books which are made from the pulp.
(b) Karim should buy books which are not made by cutting the trees.
(c) Karim should buy costly books only.
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17. Even today in some part of India there are farmers who work as slaves on the
land. What you think about it?
(a) It is not right to work as slaves in this scientific world.
(b) It is right, as we observe this throughout the history.
(c) They should go for some other works.
18. Suresh is the sports leader of his class. He is very good in sports. Everybody in
his class likes him. A new student Mahesh joins the class. He is good at
singing and dancing. Suresh’s classmates like Mahesh’s singing and dancing.
Suresh feels bad. He is upset about Mahesh’s popularity. How should Suresh
behave?
(a) Suresh should learn to enjoy dancing and singing. Like sports, arts also
give joy to people.
(b) Suresh should become angry with Mahesh. He should be jealous and
stop talking to Mahesh.
(c) Singing and dancing cannot be compared to sports. Suresh should make
fun of singing and dancing of Mahesh.
19. Neeta has a beautiful green parrot. It is Neeta’s pet and Neeta loves it. She
gives it nuts and chillies to eat. But the parrot looks unhappy. It doesn’t eat or
talk. What should Neeta do to make parrot happy?
(a) Neeta should put the parrot in a colourful cage.
(b) Neeta should free the parrot, which wants to fly and be happy.
(c) Neeta should talk to the parrot, give it tasty food.
20. From the school your friends and you were selected for a 5-day camp at Delhi.
There are students from other schools, all over India. What do you think that
you will learn in the camp?
(a) I may enjoy with students of my type.
(b) I will learn about other state cultures and languages from them.
(c) I may learn anything that may interest and benefit me.
21. A unit test is going on in the classroom. Leela has three pens with her in the
box. Meera, next to her asked Leela, “If you have extra pen can you give to
me? My refill is exhausted.” What should Leela do?
(a) Leela should write exam without listening to Meera.
(b) Leela should give Meera one pen for writing examination.
(c) Leela should not give pen to Meera, because it is her responsibility to
bring the extra pen for the examination.
22. One day Suma was going to her friend’s house. She saw a little pup on the
road. Some children were throwing stones at it. The pup was crying in pain.
The children were laughing and pulling its tail. What should she do?
(a) She should join them, as making the pup irritable is quite a fun.
(b) She should stop the children from hurting the puppy and bring the pup
to safety.
(c) She need not worry about it, as it is quite a silly matter to be concerned
about.
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23. In India we observe that every state has its own lifestyle, food habits, festivals
etc. In order to develop and unite the cultural practices, what should every
state do?
(a) Every state should look after the development of it and need not care
for other states.
(b) The states should work together for the cultural exchange programmes.
(c) Every state should be proud of its culture and have competition with
other states.
24. After the lunch students started playing. Ammena and Asha started quarrelling
and fighting. Their friend Seema saw it. What should she do?
(a) Seema should talk to them and make them friends.
(b) Seema should support Ammena or Asha.
(c) Seema should ignore the situation.
25. Rama’s house has many rooms and the rate of electricity bill of the month of
October was so high. What should Rama do?
(a) Rama need not worry about it, as her parents are rich enough to pay any
amount.
(b) Rama should use electricity as she like because electricity can be
produced in one way or other.
(c) Rama should limit the use of electricity by switch off the lights and fans
when not needed.
26. Abdul and his sister Sayeeda are playing in the evening. Some guests come to
their house. Their mother serves dinner to them. After the guests leave,
mother tells them, ‘Please help me to wash plates and dishes”. Abdul says,
“Let Sayeeda help you. She is a girl”. Sayeeda replies, “why only me?” Who
should do the work?
(a) Both Abdul and Sayeeda need not do the work. They are children and
they should play and enjoy.
(b) Both of them should share the work and do it. Both the children should
help their mother.
(c) Sayeeda should do the work, as girls are more used to the household
work.
27. Mohan and Pratheeb were playing in the school ground and they started
quarrelling between each other. Mohan hit Pratheeb and he was injured. What
should pratheeb do in this situation?
(a) Pratheeb also should hit back Mohan, and show his power.
(b) Pratheeb should cry loudly.
(c) Pratheeb should consider the situation as silly and make friendship with
Mohan again.
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28. Suppose there is light switched on for long time in your house where nobody is
there. What would you do?
(a) I will switch off the light to save electricity.
(b) I will not switch off the light, as it limits the beauty of the room.
(c) I will not do anything; it is not my responsibility, but the responsibility
of elders in my house.
29. Rajiv and James are adults studying in a college. They are good friends and
knew each other for a very long period. On the event of Ganesha festival,
Rajiv invites James to his house to take part in the celebration. James does not
like to go because, he is a Christian and his family members may not like it.
What do you think about this?
(a) James is right in feeling so, as one should not go beyond the religious
faith to which he or she belongs.
(b) James is wrong in feeling like that. All religions are equal, and we
need to respect and treat all religions equally.
(c) James is right in feeling so. However, he can decide to go for the sake
of Rajiv, and not to hurt his feelings.
30. Sarala stays at a hostel. During food time Sarala observes that some students
are wasting food habitually. What should she do?
(a) Sarala should ignore it.
(b) Sarala should talk to them explaining that wasting food is a sin.
(c) Sarala also should follow them.
31. Students of 6th Std decided to go for one-day picnic. Sajan is the class leader.
Class teacher gave responsibility to Sajan to decide the picnic place. What
should Sajan do?
(a) Sajan should suggest a place to the teacher where he has not gone
earlier.
(b) Sajan should ask the opinion of his intimate friends and suggest a place
to the teacher.
(c) Sajan should discuss the matter with the whole class and based on that
he should suggest a place to the teacher.
32. There are so many news items every day related to crimes and violence. There
are some groups who think they are fighting for their rights, and they do
activities such as bombing the public places. What is your opinion?
(a) There is nothing wrong in their activities, as they are fighting for their
rights.
(b) At present violence is seen everywhere and being a student I can do
nothing.
(c) Crimes and violence should be stopped, as it harms the society.
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33. Joseph is a good painter. There is a painting competition in the school. The last
date of giving names for the competition was announced in the school, but on
that day Joseph was on leave. Last day of giving the names for the painting
competition is over and he was sad about it. What should the organisers of the
competition do?
(a) They should cancel the competition.
(b) They should give chance for Joseph also because he was unaware of the
last date.
(c) They should not allow him to participate in the competition, because it
was his duty to enquire about the last date.
34. Suppose there were earthquake in various countries and many lost their lives
and houses. The earthquake did not affect India. What should India do?
(a) Our country should help those countries, which have co-operation with
us.
(b) Our country should help other countries in this situation.
(c) Our country need not help other countries, as we are poor in many
aspects.
35. On a holiday, Ramesh and Reena want to play and enjoy. Their mother tells
them, “Do not spend the whole day playing. Spend time for study, tomorrow
you have examination.” Ramesh and Reena went to play. After one hour, they
want to come home. Their friends tell them, “Today is Sunday, a holiday. Let
us continue the play”. What should they do?
(a) They should continue to play with their friends.
(b) They should go home; otherwise their mother will punish them.
(c) They should go home because they have to study for the examination
on the next day.
36. Shalini went to her friend Tina’s house. Tina was reading her science textbook
on the topic ‘Dinosaurs’. She told Shalini about those huge animals. What
should Shalini do?
(a) Shalini should read whatever is given in her science textbook.
(b) Shalini should disregard the topic ‘Dinosaurs’ and learn other topics.
(c) Shalini should ask questions about Dinosaurs to her parents and
teachers and learn more about Dinosaurs.
37. Ranjith goes to Archaeological Museum in the town with his family on a
holiday. Ranjith sees some students engraving their names with nails on the
walls of the museum. Ranjith knows that it is wrong. What should he do?
(a) Archaeological places are to be protected. Ranjith should tell them not
to do so. If they don’t listen he should tell his parents to inform the
volunteers in the Museum.
(b) Ranjith knows it is wrong. But talking to them will end up in a quarrel.
So he can keep quiet.
(c) Ranjith need not worry. They are not writing on the walls of his house
or school.
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38. Satar said to Peter, “Our examination is in the next month. We need not study
thoroughly. Due to the grading system we will get high grades even if we
have not studied”. What should Peter do?
(a) Peter should prepare for the examination well.
(b) Peter should agree with Satar.
(c) Peter should be lazy.
39. Social studies teacher said, “In Artica and Antarctica there is 6 months night
and 6 months day.” Ancy was curious to know how it happens. What should
she do?
(a) Ancy should ask question regarding this to the teacher and others
concerned and should be clear about it.
(b) Ancy need not worry, as certain things in the nature are peculiar.
(c) Ancy need not worry at present; she will come to know about it
automatically as she grows old.
40. Sunil and his friends play cricket every evening. One evening, team A batted
first and scored 70 runs. Team B is about to start bating. Sunil is in Team B
and it is his turn to bat. Suddenly a quarrel starts between Team A and Team
B. The game is stopped. What should he do?
(a) Sunil should quarrel with them and should start the game again.
(b) Sunil should assume that he could play better next time and be friendly
with his friends.
(c) Sunil should stop friendship with the opposite team forever.
41. Your textbook has a chapter on “Earth”. After going through that, you have
had many doubts and questions. What would you do?
(a) I will ask to my friend.
(b) I will try to find out answers by referring to other books.
(c) I will not bother, as one has to prepare what is given in the textbook for
examination.
42. Prem is alone at home. Prem is watching TV. Suddenly, he hears the calling
bell. He opens the door. He sees two of his father’s friends. He tells them,
“My father is not at home. Please come after some time”. He closed the door
and sat down to watch TV. In this situation what would you do?
(a) Prem did the right thing. His parents were not at home. So he asked the
guests to come back later.
(b) Prem should have welcomed them in. He should have seated them,
talked to them till his parents come.
(c) Prem should not have opened the door at all; children should not open
the doors when parents are not there.
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43. People come to your house to take census. Your parents are not at your home
to give the details. You are busy with your homework. What will you do in
this situation?
(a) I shall provide the details required.
(b) I shall ask them to come later when my parents are there, as I feel
boring to attend to such things.
(c) I shall ask them to wait, as I cannot waste time on going details.
44. There are many interesting things that we find in our environment. Some
explanations are given to you for certain things happening in nature. What
would you do?
(a) I get satisfied with explanation given.
(b) I inquire more and try to find more details.
(c) I do not get satisfied, but I can learn things in future on my own.
45. Class teacher invited a farmer to the classroom for an interview. Students
asked various questions regarding agriculture. During lunchtime Sam who is
coming from rich family, spoke bad about farmers. What should you do?
(a) I will keep quite.
(b) I will appreciate the works done by the farmers.
(c) I will join with Sam.
46. Balu’s parents have preserved some of the materials used by their grand
parents during their time like hand fan, nut cracker, oil lamps and so on. Balu
feels that since they are not in use any more, out dated, they have to be
disposed. What do you think?
(a) Balu is right. It becomes difficult to manage space if too many
unwanted things are at home, so give the items to others.
(b) Balu is wrong. We must preserve the ancient materials.
(c) What is the use of storing things when they are not used any more.
They must be disposed.
47. Social studies teacher gave an assignment to all the students on the topic “To
find out the sources from where the information regarding the ancient history
is collected” What would you do?
(a) I will find out the answer from the textbook.
(b) I will write those points given by the teacher.
(c) I will collect information from other reference books.
48. Bhavana is the leader of a group. Her group has to conduct quiz competition.
She discusses with her group the way to conduct the quiz. One of her group
member says, “Bhavana, let us divide the work. Each one will prepare
questions for one round. That will make the work easy and quick”. What
should she do?
(a) Bhavana should do what she likes.
(b) Bhavana is the leader and should avoid the suggestion.
(c) Bhavana should accept the suggestion.
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49. While reading the social studies textbook, Pratheeb had a doubt regarding the
‘beginning of agriculture in the history’. What should he do?
(a) Pratheeb should read textbook once again.
(b) Pratheeb should ask his teacher and his parents and should clear the
doubt.
(c) Pratheeb should ask his friends
50. There were earthquakes in the various parts of India and people lost their lives
and houses. What should our school do?
(a) Our school should participate in the fund collection for the people who
lost their houses.
(b) Our school should not participate, it has not affected in our place.
(c) Our school students are poor and should not help.
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APPENDIX – VI
SCORING KEY OF VALUE PREFERENCE SCALE (VPS)
Question High preference Average preference Low preference

No. Answer Score Answer Score Answer Score
1 B 2 C 1 A 0
2 C 2 B 1 A 0
3 B 2 C 1 A 0
4 B 2 C 1 A 0
5 C 2 B 1 A 0
6 B 2 C 1 A 0
7 B 2 C 1 A 0
8 C 2 B 1 A 0
9 A 2 B 1 C 0
10 A 2 B 1 C 0
11 A 2 B 1 C 0
12 C 2 B 1 A 0
13 A 2 C 1 B 0
14 A 2 C 1 B 0
15 B 2 C 1 A 0
16 B 2 A 1 C 0
17 A 2 B 1 C 0
18 A 2 C 1 B 0
19 B 2 C 1 A 0
20 B 2 C 1 A 0
21 B 2 C 1 A 0
22 B 2 C 1 A 0
23 B 2 C 1 A 0
24 A 2 C 1 B 0
25 C 2 B 1 A 0
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Question High preference Average preference Low preference
No. Answer Score Answer Score Answer Score
26 B 2 A 1 C 0
27 C 2 B 1 A 0
28 A 2 B 1 C 0
29 B 2 C 1 A 0
30 B 2 A 1 C 0
31 C 2 B 1 A 0
32 C 2 B 1 A 0
33 B 2 C 1 A 0
34 B 2 A 1 C 0
35 C 2 B 1 A 0
36 C 2 A 1 B 0
37 A 2 B 1 C 0
38 A 2 B 1 C 0
39 A 2 C 1 B 0
40 B 2 A 1 C 0
41 B 2 A 1 C 0
42 B 2 A 1 C 0
43 A 2 B 1 C 0
44 B 2 C 1 A 0
45 B 2 A 1 C 0
46 B 2 A 1 C 0
47 C 2 A 1 B 0
48 C 2 A 1 B 0
49 B 2 A 1 C 0
50 A 2 C 1 B 0
Total 100 50 0
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APPENDIX – VII
FAMILY ENVIRONMENT SCALE (FES)
INSTRUCTIONS
In this booklet there are some statements about families. You are to decide which
of these statements are true for your family and which are false. There are no
“right” or “wrong” answers, all you have to do is answer what is true for your
family.
Two sample statements are given below which you will answer for practice, to see
that you understand what you have to do. There are two possible answers to each
statement. You should answer either “Yes” or “No”, (or “true” or “false”), by
making a (X) mark in the appropriate box in the answer sheet. Now answer the
two practice statements given below:
Examples:
1. My family members love each other a) true

b) false
2. Getting rich and famous is very important in our family. a) yes

b) no
Please note that you should make all your marks on the separate answer sheets. If
you think the statement is ‘true’ or ‘mostly true’ for your family members, make
an (X) mark in the box labeled ‘a’. If you think the statement is ‘false’ or ‘mostly
false’ for your family members, make an (X) mark in the box labeled ‘b’.
You may feel that some of the statements are true for some of the family members
and false for others. Mark ‘true’ or ‘yes’ if the statement is true for most of the
family members. Mark ‘false’ or ‘no’ if the statement false for most of the family
members. If the family members are evenly divide, decide what is the stronger
overall impression and answer accordingly.
Remember, we would like to know what your family seems like to you. So do not
try to figure out how other members see your family; but give us your general
impression of your family for each statement.
As your answer these statements, keep these three points in mind.
1. Give only answers that are true for you. It is best to say what you really think.
2. You may have as much time as you need, but try to go fairly fast. It’s best to
give the first answer that comes to you and not spend too much time on any
one statement.
3. Answer every item one way or the other. Don’t skip any item.
Ask now if something is not clear.
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1. In my family we feel it is important to be the best at a) true
whatever you do. b) false
2. Getting ahead in life is very important in our family. a) yes

b) no
3. My family members rarely ever become angry in front a) true they don’t
of others. b) false, they do
4. In my family we really help and support one another in a) yes, we do

everything we do. b) no, we don’t
5. In my family everyone has an equal say in family a) yes

decisions. b) no
6. My family members often keep their feelings to a) yes

themselves. b) no
7. We don’t do things on our own in our family. a) true they don’t

b) false, they do
8. In our family, we are strongly encouraged to be a) yes

independent. b) no
9. My family members visit religious places often. a) yes, often

b) no, rarely
10. We don’t say prayers regularly in our family. a) yes, we don’t

b) no, we do
11. There is a strong emphasis on following rules in our a) yes

family. b) no, not really
12. Activities in our family are pretty carefully planned. a) yes

b) no
13. At home our main form of entertainment is watching a) yes

T.V. or listening to the radio. b) no
14 My family members spend most of the weekends and a) yes

evenings at home. b) no
15. How much money a person makes is not very important a) true, it’s not
in our family. b) false, it is
16. My family believes in competition and “may the best a) yes, always
man win.” b) no, never
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17. Someone usually gets upset if you complain in our a) yes
family. b) no
18. There is a strong feeling of togetherness in our family. a) yes

b) no
19. At home we are free to say anything we want to. a) yes, we are free
b) no, we are not
20. Feelings of disagreement or disapproval can be frankly a) yes

expressed in our family. b) no
21. We usually think things out for ourselves in our family. a) yes
b) no
22. We can come and go as we want to in our family. a) true

b) false
23. We often have talk about the religion in our family. a) yes, often
b) no, rarely
24. In our family we don’t believe in heaven or hell. a) yes, we don’t

b) no, we do
25. We are generally very neat and orderly. a) yes

b) no
26. It’s often hard to find things when you need them in our a) yes, very hard
household. b) no, it’s not
27. We often go to movies, sports events, camping etc. a) yes, often

b) no, rarely
28. Friends often come over for dinner or to visit our home. a) yes, often
b) no, rarely
29. My family members always strive to do things just a a) true

little better the next time b) false
30. Members of my family rarely worry about job a) true,they don’t

promotions, school grades, etc. b) false, they do
31. There is plenty of time and attention for everyone in our a) yes
family. b) no
32. There is hardly any group spirit in our family. a) yes, hardly
b) no, a lot
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33. We tell each other about our personal problems without a) yes
any hesitation. b) no
34. Money, paying bills and other important matters are a) yes
openly talked about in our family. b) no
35. There is little or no privacy in our family. a) true

b) false
36. My family members almost always rely on themselves a) yes, always

when a problem comes up. b) no, never
37. My family members have strict ideas about what is a) yes

right and wrong. b) no
38. In our family we believe there are some things you just a) true
have to take on faith. b) false
39. Being on time is very important in our family. a) yes

b) no
40. Each individual’s duties are clearly defined in our a) yes

family. b) no
41. Everyone in our family has a hobby or two. a) true

b) false
42. We often seem to be killing time at home. a) yes, often

b) no, rarely
43. In our family, we generally don’t try very hard to a) true, we don’t
succeed. b) false, we do
44. “Work before play” is the rule in our family. a) yes

b) no
45. We really get along well with each other in our family. a) yes, we do
b) no, we don’t
46. We fight a lot in our family. a) yes

b) no
47. At home we are usually very careful about what we say a) yes
to each other b) no
48. There are lot of spontaneous discussions in our family. a) yes

b) no
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49. Member of my family strongly encourage each other to a) true
stand up for their rights. b) false
50. In my family each individual has different ideas about a) yes, we are not
what is right and wrong morally. b) no, we are
51. In my family each individual has different ideas about a) yes

what is right and wrong morally. b) no
52. The religious books are very important in our home. a) yes, very
important
b) no, not really
53. Money is not handled very carefully in our family. a) yes, it’s not
b) no, it is
54. Dishes are usually done immediately after eating. a) yes,

immediately
b) no, rarely
55. We often talk about general political and social a) yes, often
problems at home. b) no, rarely
56. We rarely go out to see plays or concerts. a) yes, rarely

b) no, often
57. In our family we are often compared with others as to a) true

how well they are doing at work or at school. b) false
58. We normally put a lot of effort and energy into what we a) yes
do. b) no
59. Family members really back up each other in a moment a) yes

of crisis. b) no
60. Family members often criticize each other. a) yes, they do

b) no, they don’t
61. In our family, we believe you don’t ever get anywhere a) true
by raising your voice. b) false
62. In my family it’s hard to be by yourself without hurting a) yes

someone’s feelings. b) no
63. In our family members are rarely ordered around. a) yes, they are
not
b) no, they are
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64. We can do whatever we want to in our family. a) yes, we can
b) no, we can’t
65. My family members believe that if you sin you will be a) true
punished. b) false
66. In our family we are encouraged to be honest than to be a) yes

practical in life. b) no
67. People change their minds very often in our family. a) yes, very often
b) no, rarely
68. Rules are pretty flexible in our household. a) yes, they are
flexible
b) no, they are
strict
69. We are not really interested in cultural activities. a) yes, we are not
b) no, we are
70. We rarely have intellectual discussions. a) yes, rarely

b) no, often
71. In our family we always try to be best in whatever we a) yes

do. b) no
72. We rarely volunteer when something has to be done at a) true

home. b) false
73. My family members hardly ever lose their temper a) true

openly. b) false
74. If there’s disagreement in our family, we try hard to a) yes, always

smooth things over and maintain peace. b) no, never
75. Everyone is given equal importance in family decisions. a) yes

b) no
76. At home we feel free to convey our disagreement or a) yes

disapproval to other family members. b) no
77. In our family we don’t do things on our own. a) true, we don’t

b) no, we do
78. There is one family member who makes most of the a) true
decisions. b) false
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79. Members of my family visit religious places fairly a) yes, often
often. b) no, rarely
80. In my family god manners and respect for law is more a) yes
important than money. b) no
81. There are set ways of doing things at home. a) yes, there are
b) no, not really
82. At home everyone takes care of their own things like a) yes, they take
clothes, shoes etc. care
b) no, they don’t
83. Watching T.V. or listening to radio is a favourite pass a) yes

time in our family. b) no
84. My family members often go to the library. a) yes, often

b) no, rarely
85. My family members do not give too much important to a) true,they don’t
money. b) false, they do
86. Learning about new and different things is very a) true, it is

important in our family. important
b) false, it’s not
87. It’s hard to “blow off steam” at home without upsetting a) yes, it’s hard
somebody. b) no, it’s not
88. Members of my family get so angry that they throw a) yes, often
things at each other. b) no, never
89. We can talk about anything we want to in our family. a) yes, we can
b) no, we can’t
90. It there is difference of opinion in our family, we are a) yes, always

given opportunity to explain our point of view. b) no, never
91. We normally sort out things for ourselves in our family. a) true
b) false
92. If we feel like doing something on the spur of the a) yes

moment we often just pick up and go. b) no
93. In our family, topic of religion is talked about with a) yes

great interest. b) no
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94. My family members are very strict about lying or a) yes, they are
cheating. strict
b) no, they are
not
95. All my family members keep their rooms neat and a) yes, they do
clean. b) no, they don’t
96. In our family we discuss frequently how to organize our a) yes, frequently
daily chorus. b) no, rarely
97. We like go out and have fun on holidays / weekends. a) yes,we like that
b) no, we don’t
98. My family members really like music, art and literature. a) yes, really
b) no, not at all
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APPENDIX – VIII
ANSWER SHEET OF FAMILY ENVIRONMENT SCALE (FES)
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APPENDIX – IX
SCORING KEY OF
FAMILY ENVIRONMENT SCALE (FES)
Statements Statements
Question Question
Positive/ a b Positive/ a b
No. No.
Negative Negative
1 Positive 1 0 26 Negative 0 1
2 Positive 1 0 27 Positive 1 0
6 Negative 0 1 31 Positive 1 0
7 Negative 0 1 32 Negative 0 1
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Statements Statements
Question Question
Positive/ a b Positive/ a b
No. No.
Negative Negative
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APPENDIX – X
SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS SCALE (SESS)
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Sr. No STATEMENTS
1. What is your Caste? …………………………………………….

2. What is your occupation? ………………………………………
(Students may write the name of their parent’s occupation)
3. Type of Family
Joint Nuclear#
4. Number of members in your family:
More than 10 5 – 10 3–5
2 1
5. Educational Qualification of your family members:
Educational Grand Grand Father /
Mother Brother Sister Self
Qualification Father Mother Husband*
Ph.D.
Post Graduate
Graduate
Senior
Secondary
(12th)
Secondary
(10th)
Middle (8th)
Primary (5th)
Illiterate
6. Monthly income from all sources:
More than Rs. 50,000 Rs. 30,000 to 50,000
Rs. 20,000 to 30,000 Rs. 10,000 to 20,000
Rs. 5,000 to 10,000 Less than Rs. 5,000

7. Do you or any other member of your family pays income tax?
Yes Number of members paying income tax ………………

No
________________________
# The family having married couple with their unmarried children only shall be
treated as nuclear while other types to be treated as joint.
* Married women to give information about the education of her husband and
in-laws
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Sr. No STATEMENTS
8. Average monthly saving of your family

More than Rs. 50,000 Rs. 30,000 to 50,000
Rs. 20,000 to 30,000 Rs. 10,000 to 20,000
Rs. 5,000 to 10,000 Rs. 4,000 to 5,000
Rs. 3,000 to 4,000 Rs. 2,000 to 3,000
Rs. 1,000 to 2,000 Less than Rs. 1,000
Nil
9. Amount in fixed deposits (with you and your family)
More than Rs. 10,00,000 Rs. 5,00,000 to 10,00,000
Rs. 2,00,000 to 5,00,000 Rs. 1,00,000 to 2,00,000
Rs. 50,000 to 1,00,000 Rs. 20,000 to 50,000
Rs. 10,000 to 20,000 Rs. 5,000 to 10,000
Less than Rs. 5,000 Nil
10. Average monthly expenses incurred by your family on newspapers,
magazines and other means of entertainment.
More than Rs. 5,000 Rs. 2,000 to 5,000
Rs. 1,000 to 2,000 Rs. 500 to 1,000
Rs. 300 to 500 Rs. 100 to 300
Less than Rs. 100 Nil
11. Type of house you are living in
Own House Rented House
Govt. or employer’s accommodation
12. Size of the house you are living in
Very big (with 6 or more rooms and large court yard)
Big House (3-5 rooms and small court yard)
Small house (2 rooms)
Very small house (1 room)
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Sr. No STATEMENTS
13. Location of the house you are living in

Metropolitan City City
Town Village
14. If you are living in a rented or government / employer’s
accommodation, do you have your own house?
(i) Yes No
(ii) If yes, what is its size? ................................................
Very big (with 6 or more rooms and large court yard)
Big House (3-5 rooms and small court yard)
Small house (2 rooms)
Very small house (1 room)
(iii) Where this house is located? …………………………………
15. How much property do you / your family have
(A) Agricultural Land (B) Residential Plots Size of the Plot
More than 10 acres 5 or more 500 mts2 or more
5 – 10 acres 3 to 5 300-500 mts2
2 – 5 acres 1 to 2 200-300 mts2
Less than 2 acres Nil 100-200 mts2
Nil Less than 100 mts2
(C) (i) Do you have any shop or other commercial property?

Yes No
(ii) If yes than number of shops …………………………..
(iii) Locations of shops
Metropolitan City City
Town Village
(iv) Location of the shop in market
Main market Other place
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Note: In question 16-24 please tick(√) whatever is applicable (students
may give information about their parents)
Sr.No STATEMENTS YES NO
16. Are you (or have you been) a member of legislative

assembly/ council or member of parliament.
17. Are you (or have you been) a minister / chairperson or

member of board in State or Central Government?
18. Are you a member of (or office bearer of any social

institution / organization.
If yes, write the name of institution / organization ……….
19. Are you a member (or office bearer) of any political

party?
20. Are you a member (or office bearer) of local bodies

(Gram Panchayat, Municipal Committee, Municipal
Corporation, Khap Panchayat, Union etc.)
If yes, write the name of body and office held ……………
21. Are you a member (or office bearer) of religious bodies

(i.e., Temple, Gurudwara, Mosque etc.)
22. Are you a Pujari, Molvi, Granthi in temple, Mosque,

Gurdwara etc?
23. Are you a member (or office bearer) of any government

or non-government educational association / society /
body
24. Do you participate regularly in academic / social /

religious conferences / seminars / meetings etc.
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25. Which of the following items do you have in your house (Please also
indicate their number)
Sr. Put a tick (√) mark on

ITEMS Number
No. whatever is applicable
(A) Vehicle(s)
1. Bus _______
2. Truck / Tractor _______
3. Tata _______
4. Jeep _______
5. (i) Car (Luxury) _______

(ii) Car (Non-Luxury) _______
6. Motorcycle _______
7. Scooter / Scooty _______
8. Camel cart/ Bullock cart _______
9. Tempo _______
10. Auto Rickshaw _______
11. Cycle Rickshaw _______
12 Cycle _______
13. Any other _______
(B) Household Possessions
1. Internet _______
2. Compute _______
3. Fax _______
4. Air Conditioner _______
5. Refrigerator _______
6. V.C.R. _______
7. Microwave Oven _______
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ITEMS Number
8. C.D. player / D.V.D. _______
9. Mobile Phone _______
10. Landline Phone _______
11. Stereo _______
12. T.V. (B.&W) _______
13. Colour T.V. _______
14. Cooler _______
15. Fan _______
16. L.P.G. Connection _______
17. Stove _______
18. Radio _______
19. Sofa Set _______
20. Fancy Chair and Table _______
21. Simple Chair and table _______
22. Any Other _______
(C) Ornaments
Diamond _______
Golden _______
Silver _______
Any Other _______
(D) Livestock (Milk Giving and Other Farm Animals
Buffalo _______
Cow _______
Bullock _______
Camel _______
Goat _______
Any Other _______
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ITEMS Number
(E) Poultry
(i) For _______
(ii) For commercial purpose _______
Small scale upto to 500 Birds _______
Large scale more than 500 Birds _______
(F) Fishery
(i) Small Scale (upto 10 ponds) _______
(ii) Large Scale (More than 10 ponds) _______
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APPENDIX – XI
SCORING KEY OF
SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS SCALE (SESS)
Score
Item 1.
General Category = 3
Other Backward Classes = 2
Scheduled Caste / Schedule Tribe = 1
Item 2.
Doctors, Professionals, Gazetted Officers, Industrialist,
Principal (Colleges), Professors = 5
Lecturer, Headmaster, Principal (School) = 4
Servicemen, Teacher, Defence Personnel = 3
Farmer, JBT Teacher, Shopkeeper = 2
Housewife and Labourer = 1
Item 3.
Joint Family = 2
Nuclear Family = 1
Item 4.
More than 10 = 4
5 – 10 = 3
3–5 = 2
2 = 1
1 = 0
Item 5.
Ph.D. = 7
Post Graduation = 6
Graduation = 5
12th Pass = 4
10th Pass = 3
8th Pass = 2
5th Pass = 1
Illiterate = 0
Note: The number of endorsements are to be added for self and close kins (given
in scale).
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Item 6.
More than Rs. 50,000 = 6
Rs. 30,000 – 50,000 = 5
Rs. 20,000 – 30,000 = 4
Rs. 10,000 – 20,000 = 3
Rs. 5,000 – 10,000 = 2
Less than Rs. 5,000 = 1
Item 7.
Yes = 1
No = 0
1 x The No. of Persons who pay the Income Tax
Item 8.
More than Rs. 50,000 = 10
Rs. 30,000 – 50,000 = 9
Rs. 20,000 – 30,000 = 8
Rs. 10,000 – 20,000 = 7
Rs. 5,000 – 10,000 = 6
Rs. 4,000 – 5,000 = 5
Rs. 3,000 – 4,000 = 4
Rs. 2,000 – 3,000 = 3
Rs. 1,000 – 2,000 = 2
Nil = 0
Item 9.
More than Rs. 10,00,000 = 9
Rs. 5,00,000 – 10,00,000 = 8
Rs. 2,00,000 – 5,00,000 = 7
Rs. 1,00,000 – 2,00,000 = 6
Rs. 50,000 – 1,00,000 = 5
Rs. 20,000 – 50,000 = 4
Rs. 10,000 – 20,000 = 3
Rs. 5,000 – 10,000 = 2
Nil = 0
Item 10.
Rs. 5,000 and above = 7
Rs. 2,000 – 5,000 = 6
Rs. 1,000 – 2,000 = 5
Rs. 500 – 1,000 = 4
Rs. 300 – 500 = 3
Rs. 100 – 300 = 2
Up to Rs. 100 = 1
Nil = 0
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Item 11.
Own House = 3
Govt. / Employer’s Accommodation = 2
Rented house = 1
Item 12.
Big House (6 or more rooms with large court yard) = 4
Medium size (three-five rooms & small court yard) = 3
Small house (two rooms) = 2
Very small house (one room) = 1
Item 13.
Metropolitan city = 4
City (Municipal) = 3
Town = 2
Village = 1
Item 14.
(i) Yes = 1
No = 0
If yes then
(ii) Big house (6 or more rooms with large court yard) = 4
Medium size (three-five rooms with small court yard) = 3
Small house (two rooms) = 2
Very small house (one room) = 1
(iii) Metropolitan city = 4
City (Municipal) = 3
Town = 2
Village = 1
Scores on (i), (ii) and (iii) are to be added where applicable.
Item 15.
(A) Land Holding (in Acres)
More than 10 = 3
5 – 10 = 2
2–5 = 1
0 = 0
Size of Plot
(B) Residential Plots 500 mtr2 and above = 5

More than 5 = 3 300 mtr2 – 500 mtr2 = 4
3–5 = 2 200 mtr2 – 300 mtr2 = 3
1–2 = 1 100 mtr2 – 200 mtr2 = 2
0 = 0 Less than 100 mtr2 = 1
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Residential Plot X size of plots
(C) (i) Yes = 1
No = 0
(ii) No. of Shops x 1
(iii) Metropolitan = 4
City = 3
Town = 2
Village = 1
(iv) Main Market = 2
Other place = 1
Total Score on 15 C = ii + iii + iv
Total Score on Item No. 15 = Score on A+B+C
For item No. 16 Yes = 2, No = 0
For item No. 17 Yes = 3, No = 0
From item No. 18 to 24 a score of 1 to be given for ‘Yes’ and 0 for ‘No’
Item 25.
(A) Item 1 – 4
Score 2 x No. of items
Item 5, Score 3 for luxury 2 for non-luxury cars x No. of Cars
Item 6 – 13
Score 1 x No. of item
(B) Item 1 – 4
Scores 3 x No. of items
Item 5 – 10 & 20
Score 2 x No. of items
Item 11 – 19 & 21 – 22
Score 1 x No. of item
(C) Ornaments Score
Diamond 4 x No. of items
Gold 3 x No. of items
Silver 2 x No. of items
Any other 1 x No. of items
(D) Buffalo 3 x No. of Buffaloes
Cow, bullocks, camel 2 x No. of Cows, bullocks,
camel
Any other 1 x No. of Animals
Goat ½ x No. of Goats
(E) Poultry
(i) for household purpose = 1
(ii) for commercial purpose
Small Scale = 2
Large Scale = 3
(F) Fisheries
Small Scale = 1
Large Scale = 2
The scores of A, B, C, D and E are to be added to get a final score on item No. 25.
However, the total raw scores are also additive for all the items.
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APPENDIX – XII
PERCEPTION SCALE ON
CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH (PSCA)
Name : School :
Class : Date :
Dear Student,
You have been taught social studies through constructivist approach by the
investigator. You were involved in many activities like role-play, group
discussions, projects, assignments, mock parliament, field trip etc. During this
programme you have done the activities both individually as well as in a group.
You were given daily assignments, which included collecting more information
about the learnt. You were also given periodical tests after the completion of every
unit. I would like to know your perceptions about the programme that you
underwent in social studies for last five months. Your answers will be kept
confidential and will not be revealed. There is no right or wrong answer for all the
questions asked below. Therefore feel free and comfortable in giving your
responses. For some questions there are three alternatives namely, ‘Yes’, ‘No’,
and ‘Sometimes’. Tick any one that expresses your perception about the social
studies teaching through the constructivist approach. For other questions write
your answers in the given space.
Chackko C.J.
A. The researcher had used different methods of teaching where in all of you
had participated for past five months.
1. Which method of teaching do you like the most, among the given two?
a. Teaching through regular method
b. Teaching by the method used by the researcher
2. Do you think that you have learnt the social studies content meaningfully
through the method followed?
Yes/No/Sometimes
3. Did the teacher’s questions help you in seeing relationship between the concepts
learnt earlier and the present ones?
Yes/No/Sometimes
4. Was the teacher acting as one among you during the conduct of activities?
Yes/No/Sometimes
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5. Did you get certain questions in your mind when the teaching was going on?
Yes/No/Sometimes
6. Did you find any difficulty in answering the questions?
Yes/No/Sometimes
7. Could you prove any time that your ideas were correct in the class?
Yes/No/Sometimes
8. You were doing many activities both individually as well as in groups. Which
one among the following do you find it interesting and useful?
a. Individually
b. In a group
9. Did this method help you in understanding each other in a better way?
Yes/No/Sometimes
10. Did this method help you in building self-confidence?
Yes/No/Sometimes
11. Did this method inspire you to learn further at home?
Yes/No/Sometimes
12. If yes, what steps did you take up to learn further?
a. Library resources
b. Discussion with peer group
c. Discussion with parents
d. Discussion with other teachers
13. Do you want the lessons taught by the researcher, to be repeated by your
regular teacher again?
Yes/No/Sometimes
14. Were you able to relate the learnt matter to the real life situation?
Yes/No/Sometimes
B. One important condition for any event to take place successfully is the
environment surrounding us, i.e. Classroom atmosphere.
1. In whose class were you free and frank in giving responses and enjoyed the
lesson?
a. Regular social studies teacher’s
b. Researcher’s class
2. Were you given freedom to ask questions in the class?

Yes/No/Sometimes
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3. Were your ideas encouraged and accepted by the teacher?
Yes/No/Sometimes
4. Did the teacher use the ideas and experiences given by you in the class?
Yes/No/Sometimes
5. Were you given the opportunities to express your doubts and get clarification
from the teacher?
Yes/No/Sometimes
6. Was there any scope for you to discuss with one another in the class?
Yes/No/Sometimes
7. Did you have any experience of discussion with the teacher in the class?
Yes/No/Sometimes
8. Were you given an opportunity to conduct experiments in the class?
Yes/No/Sometimes
9. Did you take initiative to plan and perform the activities in the class?
Yes/No/Sometimes
10. Did the classroom environment help you in learning better?
Yes/No/Sometimes
11. Did the classroom environment help you in building good relationship with the
teacher?
Yes/No/Sometimes
12. Were you given freedom to change the seating arrangement whenever
required?
Yes/No/Sometimes
C. During this programme you were given daily assignments, project works –
both group and individual works, and unit wise tests.
1. Did the daily assignments help you in learning better?

Yes/No/Sometimes
2. Were you seriously involved in the group works?
Yes/No/Sometimes
3. Did you enjoy answering the test items given in every unit test?
Yes/No/Sometimes
4. Did you find it challenging while answering the test paper?
Yes/No/Sometimes
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5. Did the group discussions and group work helped you in understanding the
lesson better?
Yes/No/Sometimes
6. You have been asked to do certain activities like:
a. daily assignments
b. project works
c. field trips
d. role-play
e. presenting the papers
f. group discussions
i. List out the activities that you like the best and felt that you have
learnt something among the above.
ii. List out the activities through which you did not learn much.
D. Role of the teacher
1. Write the differences in the teaching methods to social studies between your
regular social studies teacher and the researcher.
2. What your social studies teacher (researcher) is and what you want your social
studies teacher to be.
3. How is your classroom now and what you want your classroom to be.
4. In what way the test paper given by the researcher is different from that of your
regular tests.
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APPENDIX – XIII
LESSON PLAN
Unit : For the people: By the people (Unit-17)
Topic: Branches of the Government
Learning objectives:
Student
• Analyses the three main branches of government

• Classifies various functions of government into Legislative, Executive and
Judiciary
• Cites examples for various functions of government
• Explains the importance of each branch of the government
• Suggests the roles each branch of government can play on various issues
Key Questions
• What are the various branches of the government?

• What are the main functions of Legislative, Executive and Judiciary?
• What is the importance of each branch of government over the other?
Learning strategy/Activity
• Group discussion
• Tabulation of data
• Puzzle
• Completion of worksheets
Resources
• News paper cuttings related to various functions of the government

• Worksheets
• Self- assessment form of individual work
• Flash cards showing pictures of Legislative assembly, government officials
and court scene
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Phases Learning activities Response
Introduction -Teacher shows the news paper cuttings that -Students listed
Engage contain the news of illegal sand mining from various ways for
rivers. preventing illegal
-Students are asked to point out the effects sand mining.
of this illegal practice and to suggest ways to -Students recorded
prevent this issue. their findings in the
-Students are divided into different groups given worksheet and
and asked to find out roles government can they were aware of
play in this issue. Teacher distributes a work the role of the
sheet to each group to record their findings. government in this
Explore Work sheet-1 issue.
Role of the government in preventing
sand mining
•
•
•
•
•
•
- Leaders of each group are asked to present -Leaders of the

their findings in the entire class. groups presented the
-Teacher then shows flash cards containing findings in the entire
pictures of Legislative assembly, group.
government officials and court scene.
-Students are asked to discuss in groups and -Students discussed
classify the above identified statements to and classified the
functions of Legislative assembly, task mentioned by
government officials and court scene that are the teacher and
shown in the flash cards. recorded in their
-Teacher asks them to note down the results diary.
in their social studies diary.
Explain -Teacher introduces the terms Legislature, -Students by
Executive and Judiciary and asks the discussion identified
students to identify which of these names are the names for these
suitable to the above three categories
categories(Legislative assembly, -Students completed
government officials and court scene) the table which
-Students are asked to list down the included legislative,
functions of Legislative, Executive and executive and
Judiciary in the given table. Teacher judicial functions of
distributes a work sheet to record students’ government.
findings.
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Work sheet-2
Legislative, Executive and Judiciary
functions of Government
Legislative Executive Judiciary
-Teacher introduces a puzzle and asks each -Students pasted the

group to paste the slips indicating the slips that indicating
various functions of government under the functions of
appropriate sectors in the figure. government in the
Puzzle board figure interestingly.
Elaborate -Students are asked to discuss in groups to -Students listed the

suggest roles that each branch of the role of Legislative,
government can play in the issue of Executive and
increasing ratio of road accidents. Judiciary in the
Evaluate -Teacher asks questions connected with the issue, increasing rate
topic such as, What are the various branches of road accidents.
of government? What are the main functions -Students answered
of Legislative, Executive and Judiciary? the questions and all
What is the importance of each branch over the students
the other? individually filled
-Teacher asks the students to fill the “self- the assessment form
assessment form of individual work”. of individual work.
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Self-assessment format of individual work
With Very
Easily
Difficulty easily
Using my planning skills
1. I understood the topic
2. I framed the research
questions
3. I chose my questions
4. I developed action plan
Using my retrieval skills
5. I identified source of
information
6. I found I did not know before
7. I answered questions
8. I edited my own works
Using my sharing skills
9. I prepared my report
Using my evaluation skills
10. I carried out my action plan
11. I can use the learned skills for
other activities
Teacher’s Signature ____________________
Assignment
Prepare a note by selecting any one issue that affect our
society and elaborate how Legislative, Executive and Judiciary can
work together in the issue.
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APPENDIX – XIV
FEEDBACK SAMPLES AND WORK SHEETS
(Individual Work)
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Work Sheet – 1
Work Sheet – 2
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Work Sheet – 3
Work Sheet – 4
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Work Sheet – 5
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Work Sheet – 6
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APPENDIX – XV
EXAMPLES OF ASSIGNMENT, PROJECTS AND

WORKSHEETS OF THE STUDENTS
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APPENDIX – I

ACHIEVEMENT TEST IN SOCIAL STUDIES

1. Name of the student :

2. Name of the School :

3. Standard & Division :

1. Read the instructions of every section and of each question carefully.

(2) Which District of Kerala is well known for coir industry?

Agro Industry Agriculture

1. Both individual and government jointly invest money in

IV. Short answer type Questions

Implements/machines used in Implements/machines

(b) Give names to the implements/machines in the table given.

Names of the Implements/machines

(1) (2) (3)

(4) (5) (6)

Cereals Plantation crops Spices Fruits

(19) “Electricity is precious. Don’t waste it” This is a warning of electricity

Precautions to be taken in dealing with Electricity

(a) Tyre, (b) Coir,(c) Fruits,

(b) Put forward four suggestions to solve those problems of labourers,

(b) Why some goods are not transported through ships?

Public Sectors ____________________

Private Sectors ____________________

Public sector Private Sector

Ways to promote unity in India

Suggestions to abolish terrorism from our country

Functions Branch of Government

Indian Parliamentary System

1. Taluk office 2. Post office 3. Tahsildar

Duties of Chief Minister

Duties of Prime Minister

Stages of election process in India

V. Locate the Places

CRITICAL THINKING ABILITY TEST

1. Name of the student :

2. Name of the School :

3. Standard & Division :

1. Read the instructions of each question carefully.

3. Answer every item. Don’t skip any item.

4. Now you can start.

(c) Put forward two examples of biased statements.

Statements Boys Girls Reason

Mr. Rajan: The Mentaly impaired students are to be taught in special

1. Reservation is given based on the wealth of the state ( )

(10) Read this passage carefully.

(b) Prepare a time line based on the information given above.

Facts and Opinions F O F&O

Features N.I S.I N.I&S.I

(16) Read the passage carefully

(a) What is the main topic or issue that is discussed here?

(b) Which of the following statement of the passage is an opinion?

(c) Which information most helps to explain Abdul Karim is an

(a) Identify the problem from the given passage.

(b) List the options of the issue.

(c) What are the positive and negative elements of options?

(d) What was the decision at last?

(a) Identify the problem

(b) Determine the impact

(c) Identify the solutions

(d) Choose most effective solution with reason

Why correct? ______________________________________________________

1. Mangrove forests also give shade for human beings ( )

(22) Read the passage carefully.